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Property Description
Welcome to "Nydeggen". This 1910 historic country estate was featured on Ridgefield's holiday home tour & has been well documented in the town archives as "H. Shenck's Mansion at Lake Mamanasco." Quiet cul de sac location on 2.88 acres w/picturesque lake views & deeded lake rights, this grand home has been elegantly updated, yet retains all the character of a bygone era w/servant's call buttons, butler's pantry cabinets, wood paneling, moldings/hardwood; & stunning solarium w/original leaded glass windows. This sprawling home offers 6,840 sf on the main floors, plus 1,572 sf in the walk up 3rd floor w/6+ bedrooms, 5/1 baths, office, library & multiple work from home options. This iconic Ridgefield home offers the best of old & new. Notable historic features include original telephone in "telephone room"; heavy wooden entrance doors; wood paneling in FR; & 2 sets of stairs between the 1st & 2nd levels as well as the 2nd & 3rd floors. Over $450K of extensive renovations include: kitchen/butler's pantry; central A/C; baths; floor refinishing; closet upgrades; interior/exterior painting; driveway paving; landscaping; flagstone patio; new shed; & more. Idyllic location with both private beach at end of cul de sac, plus deeded rights to Mamanasco Beach Club for swimming, bbq, picnicking, volleyball, fishing, sailing, canoeing & kayaking. Moments to downtown Ridgefield for shopping, restaurants, theaters & parks; convenient to Goldens Bridge/Purdy's stations; & 60 miles to Midtown!
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 7 Christopher Rd
General
- Sold For: $1,435,000
- Status: Closed
- Type: Single Family
- Source: SMARTMLS
- MLS ID: 170558099
- Added to Site: 1, 062 day(s) ago
Interior
- Number of Rooms: 17
- Rooms/Areas: Foyer, Laundry Room, Sitting Room, Staff Quarters
- Fireplace: Yes
- Number of Fireplaces: 2
- Appliances: Oven/Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Washer, Dryer
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 6
- Full Bathrooms: 5
- Half Bathrooms: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 6
- Primary Suite: 9 ft+ Ceilings, Built-Ins, Dressing Room, Full Bath, H, 18 x 16, Upper
- Bedroom 1: Bedroom - Hardwood Floor, 13 x 12.5, Upper
- Bedroom 2: Bedroom - Hardwood Floor, 13 x 12.5, Upper
- Bedroom 3: Bedroom - Hardwood Floor, 16 x 11, Upper
- Bedroom 4: Bedroom - Hardwood Floor, 16 x 11, Upper
- Bedroom 5: Bedroom - Full Bath, Hardwood Floor, On 3rd Floor, Walk-In Closet, 17 x 11, Upper
- Bedroom 6: Bedroom - Full Bath, Hardwood Floor, On 3rd Floor, Walk-In Closet, 17 x 11, Upper
- Bedroom 7: Bedroom - Full Bath, Hardwood Floor, 20 x 16, Upper
- Bedroom 8: Bedroom - Full Bath, Hardwood Floor, 20 x 16, Upper
Other Rooms
- Living Room: Living Room - 9 ft+ Ceilings, Fireplace, French Doors, Hardwood Floor, 30 x 21, Main
- Family Room: Family Room - 9 ft+ Ceilings, Built-Ins, Fireplace, French Doors, Hardwood Floor, 23 x 16, Main
- Kitchen: Kitchen - 9 ft+ Ceilings, Breakfast Bar, French Doors, Granite Counters, Hardwood Floor, Pantry, 20 x 16.5, Main
- 2nd Kitchen: Kitchen - 9 ft+ Ceilings, Breakfast Bar, French Doors, Granite Counters, Hardwood Floor, Pantry, 20 x 16.5, Main
- Dining Room: Dining Room - 9 ft+ Ceilings, Built-Ins, Dry Bar, Hardwood Floor, 20 x 12, Main
- Formal Dining Room: Formal Dining Room - 9 ft+ Ceilings, French Doors, Hardwood Floor, 23 x 16, Main
- Office: Office - Hardwood Floor, 15.5 x 10, Upper
- Den: Den - Hardwood Floor, On 3rd Floor, 17.5 x 10, Upper
- Library: Library - Built-Ins, Hardwood Floor, 16 x 11, Main
Exterior
- Exterior Features: Deck, French Doors, Gutters, Patio, Shed
- Color: Stone
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 3
- Parking: Detached Garage
Location
- County: Fairfield
- Driving Directions: Main Street to Rt 116 to Tackora Trail. Right on Christopher, #7 on left down private drive.
School Information
- Elementary School: Barlow Mountain
- Middle School: Scotts Ridge
- High School: Ridgefield
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: Central Air, Zoned
- Heating Type: Hot Water, Radiator, Zoned, Oil
- Heating Fuel: Oil
- Water Heater: Oil
Utilities
- Sewer: Septic
- Water: Private Well
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Colonial
- Construction Status: No/Resale
- Exterior Const.: Stucco
- Basement Desc.: Full, Unfinished, Storage
- Roof: Asphalt Shingle
- Attic: Yes
- Square Feet: 6,840
- Above Ground: 6,840 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 1910
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 2.88
- Zoning: RAA
- Lot Description: On Cul-De-Sac, Water View, Fence - Wood
Water Features
- Water Front Desc.: Lake, Beach Rights, View, Walk to Water
Financial Considerations
- Assessment Amount: $751,990
Disclosures and Reports
- Property ID: 275626
Listed by William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l, Laura Ancona
Sold by William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l, Tina DiNota
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Schools
Schools serving 7 Christopher Rd
School District:Ridgefield School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Barlow Mountain Elementary School 115 Barlow Mountain Road, Ridgefield, CT 06877 | PK-5 | 0.6 mi |
Scotts Ridge Middle School 750 North Salem Road, Ridgefield, CT 06877 | 6-8 | 1.1 mi |
Ridgefield High School 700 North Salem Road, Ridgefield, CT 06877 | 9-12 | 1.1 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by Pitney Bowes and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 7 Christopher Rd
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
6/21/2023
Sold
$1,435,000
-4.01%
MLS
4/26/2023
Price Reduced
$1,495,000
-6.27%
MLS
3/24/2023
Listed
$1,595,000
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MLS
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
7 Christopher Road, Ridgefield, CT 06877 (MLS# 170558099) is a Single Family property that was sold at $1,435,000 on June 21, 2023. Want to learn more about 7 Christopher Road? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Ridgefield? You can browse all Ridgefield real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

